I Don't Want to Run Season 2 - Asian drama recommendation
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I Don't Want to Run Season 2(花开有晴天)

2020China
Blunt Female LeadBusinessCity SettingComedyFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceSlow Burn Romance

The tale of a new employee and his four male coworkers who each have unique personalities. (DramaWiki)

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I Dont Want To Run Season 2

Recommendation: Lala's Shining Days similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Lala's Shining Days(杜拉拉之似水年华)

2013China
BusinessCity SettingComedyRomanceNovel Adaptation

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, City Setting, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Who Sells Bricks in Hong Kong(地產仔)

2020Hong Kong
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceSlow Burn RomanceCross-DressingDramaLifeTeamwork

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Slow Burn Romance themes with a 42% similarity match.

The ambitious decorator Ling Wu Fei joined "Myhome Property" founded by Ma Wong because of his admiration for real estate agent Yan Zhu. Along with 'Mang Gai', who claimed to be a science and technology expert, bronze medalist athlete A Luk, and the infatuated accountant 'fat turtle', Ling became a real estate trainee under the leadership of Yu Ge, a female branch manager disguised as a male. Their plan is to obtain a practicing license within three months and challenge the industry leader "Dragon Realty" to prevent Cat Lok, known as the 'industry's grandpa', and Deng's eldest son-in-law from carrying out forced relocations and reconstructions of old districts.

Recommendation: Rich Man similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Rich Man(리치맨)

2018South Korea
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceSlow Burn RomanceEccentric Male LeadEntrepreneur Male LeadMelodramaProsopagnosiaRich Man-Poor Woman

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Romance, and Slow Burn Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Lee Yoo Chan, the chief executive officer of the IT firm "Next In," faces challenges due to prosopagnosia, which causes him to be wary of people. Meanwhile, Kim Bo Ra, an exceptional student hailing from Jeju Island, aspires to secure a position at Next In. When their paths cross, it brings about unforeseen transformations in both of their lives.

Recommendation: Diamond Girl similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Diamond Girl(ダイヤモンドガール)

2003Japan
BusinessFriendshipRomance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A young woman who has had an easy life experiences a romantic setback that motivates her to start a new career at a law firm, a field she is unfamiliar with. This romantic comedy follows her journey as she navigates love and work, discovering the true value of a person as she strives to become a capable and respected woman. Reika Nanjo, with her radiant beauty, has always believed that physical appearance is a woman's most important asset. After her engagement to Shinichiro Natsume is unexpectedly called off, she rushes back to Japan to confront him. Unable to meet with him at his law office without an appointment, she disguises herself as a job applicant and lands a position at the firm. Her supervisor, Kosuke Nabeshima, is a unique and unconventional lawyer who stands out from the elite crowd.

Recommendation: Batsu Kare similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Batsu Kare(バツ彼)

2004Japan
BusinessComedyRomance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

He is divorced and lacks direction, often labeled as a "loser," yet he possesses good qualities. She is in her thirties, unmarried, and childless, also facing judgments of being a failure, which can be hurtful. There are men who are not necessarily bad but seem directionless. Men in their thirties, divorced, and somewhat aimless. They may be popular, but lack substance. Their lack of seriousness can be seen as a flaw. However, there are women who find this trait attractive. This is a unique love story about such men and the women in their lives. It depicts men and women in their thirties navigating challenges and making mistakes in their pursuit of happiness in a raw and honest manner.

Recommendation: Koi ni Ochitara similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Koi ni Ochitara(恋におちたら)

2005Japan
BusinessComedyRomance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

A compelling narrative unfolds in the backdrop of an IT company that gained attention for its attempt to manage a professional baseball team. The story follows an entrepreneur who achieves great wealth through his business prowess. His apprentice demonstrates his skills within the company and rises through the ranks. The drama raises the fundamental question: What truly defines success in life? (Fuji Creative)

Recommendation: The Color of a Woman similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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The Color of a Woman(컬러 오브 우먼)

2011South Korea
BusinessComedyRomance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

This drama presents a stark contrast between a woman who thrives through intellect and logic and another who exploits her looks and emotionality. Byun So Ra, hailing from a modest background, is incredibly diligent in her pursuits. However, after being betrayed by her boyfriend, her aspirations of becoming a professor crumble. Subsequently, Byun So Ra joins a cosmetics firm, where she encounters a rival, leading to a series of conflicts within the company. Jae Hee will portray the male lead, Yoon Joon Soo, who is characterized as a handsome, intelligent, and capable chaebol, serving as the head of the cosmetics enterprise.

Recommendation: Chinese Partner similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Chinese Partner(中国式合伙人)

2018China
BusinessFriendshipRomance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 38% similarity match.

Chinese Partner follows the story of three close male friends as they navigate the transition from inexperienced university students in the 1990s to prominent figures in the field of IT. As they strive towards their shared ambitions, their loyalty to each other and their aspirations is put to the test.

Recommendation: Borrow Your Love similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Borrow Your Love(借用一下你的愛)

2013Taiwan
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceBirth SecretFamilySismance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 36% similarity match.

Ping An, a straightforward young woman with a friendly demeanor, crosses paths with Ye Chen, a stoic and introverted man recently discharged from prison. A series of events result in them being kidnapped together due to a misunderstanding. To assist their friends Li Zi Wen and Xie Xi Le in getting together without remorse, they decide to pretend to be a couple. Unexpectedly, they begin to develop feelings for each other. Additionally, Ye Chen aids Ping An in discovering her true heritage and reuniting with her missing mother.

Recommendation: Qing Chun Peng You Quan similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Qing Chun Peng You Quan(青春朋友圈)

2016China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceYouth

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mary Sue & Jack Sue similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Mary Sue & Jack Sue(玛丽苏遇上杰克苏)

2017China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot follows three young women with distinct personalities as they navigate their romantic relationships. Ai Ma is an aspiring actress facing challenges in her career, Niu Su Su excels as a sales consultant, and Li Zhi is a talented and attractive individual. By chance, the three women end up living together and form a strong bond of friendship. Their lives are intertwined with various male characters, including the dependable childhood friend Su Zhi Huan, the successful CEO Gao Li Sen, charming Tang Tang, reserved Li Ke Li, and carefree Jiang Mo Jie. Through the exploration of these diverse characters, the drama delves into the differing values and beliefs surrounding love among modern city dwellers, using the terms "Mary Sue" and "Jack Sue" to highlight the idealized nature of the characters.

Recommendation: Mushroom Law similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Mushroom Law(发酵吧,创业菌!)

2018China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A tale of young entrepreneurs from the post-90s generation. When a group of six individuals join forces, they rely on their own abilities rather than their privileged backgrounds to pursue their aspirations. Qiao Xi Man, a successful student in the US, decides to leave school against her mother's wishes in order to start a new business in China with her boyfriend, Hao Fan, and Song Shang Ji. Despite fitting the stereotype of a wealthy young person, Song Shang Ji is willing to make sacrifices for his dreams, even if it means facing disapproval from his family. With a talent for programming, he is determined and confident in his pursuit of success.

Recommendation: On the Road (2019) similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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On the Road (2019)(在远方)

2019China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceFamily

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yao Yuan overcame numerous challenges to make a breakthrough in the online express delivery industry. His journey spans two decades of highs and lows, starting with working his parents' long-haul transport shifts post-high school graduation. While on these trips, he seizes an opportunity that leads to an encounter with Lu Xiao'ou, the daughter of Lu Zong, the head of an express mail service. Despite a failed business endeavor that causes him to exit, inadvertently shattering Lu Xiao'ou's romantic hopes, their paths continue to intersect. Lu Xiao'ou becomes a persistent reminder of his deepest desires and vulnerabilities. Supported by Tian Hui and facing off against Liu Yun Tian's challenges, Yao Yuan finds himself entangled in a conflict between traditional enterprises and online deliveries, ultimately becoming Lu Xiao'ou's adversary. Through applying lessons learned from Lu Zong, he rekindles his aspirations and reignites Lu Xiao'ou's passion.

Recommendation: Case Cell Division similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Case Cell Division(사사건건 세포분열)

2021South Korea
BusinessComedyRomanceMiniseries

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Case Cell Division" is a unique drama that explores the different aspirations of individuals trapped in a fabricated reality influenced by social media, and the resulting discord and damage

Recommendation: Dream City similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Dream City(梦想城)

2024China
BusinessCity SettingRomanceWorkplace Setting

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, City Setting, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In Jiangnan City, Luo Cheng Yu's ambition to excel in the tech industry is thwarted by a data company backed by foreign investors that dominates the market. Despite Jiang Yi Fei, his girlfriend's disapproval, Luo leaves his job and teams up with his colleagues to launch their own business. As they encounter challenges from competitors, betrayals, and personal setbacks, Luo unexpectedly develops feelings for Chu An Ge. With the backing of local officials and patriotic e-commerce giants in Jiangnan City, they band together to challenge the tech monopoly and navigate through the competitive business landscape.

Recommendation: Square Pegs similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Square Pegs(戇夫成龍)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyRomanceFamily

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Choi Fung, a determined and intelligent young girl, encounters Ah Wong, a man with a mental brain injury known as "simple-minded." Despite the trouble he causes by claiming her as his wife, she continues to help him when he is bullied by other children. Choi Fung's stepmother, Lau Seung Seung, favors her biological daughter Choi Dip and opposes her marriage to Ah Wong, as it was arranged at birth. To ensure Choi Fung marries Ah Wong instead, Lau Seung Seung and Choi Dip devise a plan. Although Choi Fung believes she will marry Bao Gai Chung, she discovers on the wedding day that it is too late. Despite her mother-in-law Mai Chu Lien's approval of her, Choi Fung finds herself in a tumultuous situation under the new roof, especially when a dark secret from Ah Wong's past is revealed by Yeung Pui Kwan, causing further disruptions in their lives.

Recommendation: To Love with No Regrets similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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To Love with No Regrets(足秤老婆八兩夫)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyRomanceFamily

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Kam Yuk was saved by the compassionate owner of a soy sauce factory from being forced into a brothel when she was a child. She later becomes the young bride of Tau, the factory owner's son. Kam Yuk ends up taking care of Tau more as a servant than a wife, as she is the one who raises him. When Kam Yuk realizes that Tau is spoiled, she convinces an idealistic teacher named Mak Sau Sing to educate him. However, Tau manipulates Mak into selling himself to the family in order to settle a debt owed by his friend, Sor Koo. Learning that Tau's father was responsible for his own father's death, Mak and Sor Koo cause trouble in the household and trick Tau into giving up the family business. Despite their differences, both Tau and Mak find themselves facing a common adversary in Cheng Sin, who has returned to town with the intention of teaming up with the rival of the soy sauce factory, Ding Fung, to drive Mak out of business.

Recommendation: The Offliners similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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The Offliners(堅離地愛堅離地)

2019Hong Kong
BusinessComedyRomanceLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

In Hong Kong, while many individuals pursue careers in finance, real estate, or commerce, affluent heiress Katy Kung prefers to venture into unconventional endeavors. Together with her close friend Jason Chan, they establish a technology start-up. A cyber attack exposes Katy to the exceptional skills of IT expert Owen Cheung, prompting her to offer him a position in their company. Owen, a reclusive tech whiz, gradually learns to engage with others with the help of nurse MoonLau, and finds himself drawn to her. As Katy and Owen transition from conflicting perspectives to collaborating and compensating for each other's weaknesses, she unknowingly develops romantic feelings for him. Initially believing in the transformative power of technology, Katy's faith is shaken when a series of internet scandals involving her father, brother, and sister unfold.

Recommendation: Slow Dance similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Slow Dance(スローダンス)

2005Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

A man who struggles to move forward in life, and a woman who needs a break from her hectic life. Both successful in their careers but unlucky in love. They avoid confronting their feelings and instead focus on their professional lives. Can they overcome their fears, meet each other, and find love? Despite being adults, they still have some growing to do. This summer, a heartwarming love story unfolds...

Recommendation: Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Engimono: Katte ni Nostalgia(勝手にノスタルジー)

2004Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseries

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Fuji-TV dedicates the late-night time slot for innovative projects, providing opportunities for aspiring young writers, producers, and directors to showcase their talents. Each series runs for four weeks, featuring a cast of emerging talents from the entertainment industry. The content of these dramas is tailored to appeal to a younger demographic. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Onna Rule similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Onna Rule(オンナ♀ルール~幸せになるための50の掟~)

2014Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Five young women enjoy meeting up at different locations to discuss the latest happenings in their lives, such as their romantic relationships, intimacy, marriage, fashion, and rumors. This show includes everything that resonates with Japanese women.

Recommendation: Let's Go to the Beach similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Let's Go to the Beach(해변으로 가요)

2005South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceSummer Setting

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Yoon So Ra: She owns the Sora Motel located on the eastern shore and has an unquenchable appetite for food. Although she tends to be clumsy, she aspires to become a dolphin trainer one day. Jang Tae Poong: He readily acknowledges his lack of intelligence, yet he is a daring individual who frequently finds himself in trouble. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and highly protective of his loved ones. One day, he encounters a country girl brimming with curiosity. Jang Tae Hyeon: He possesses outstanding decision-making abilities and a keen sense of humor. Additionally, he demonstrates a strong commitment to his work. Overall, he embodies the ideal man. He is in a relationship with a woman from an advantageous background that supports his ambitious career, yet he unexpectedly falls for an unconventional girl. Min Joo Hee: She is attractive and too clever for her own good, which can be off-putting. She maintains close friendships with both Tae Hyeon and Tae Poong, but ultimately, she discovers her true love.

Recommendation: Love Forward similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Love Forward(向前走向愛走)

2012Taiwan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceDrama

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

"Love Forward" is a delightful and stylish romantic comedy that follows two close friends with contrasting backgrounds who support each other through thick and thin. Zheng Ai Xing is savvy, bold, and skilled at avoiding debt collectors, yet struggles with matters of love. Meng Jing Jing, on the other hand, is a rebellious heiress who aims to build a life beyond wealth after growing up in a distant, affluent family. Together, they make an amusing and endearing duo on a quest to find their perfect match.

Recommendation: Thirty Something similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Thirty Something(我的30定律)

2015Taiwan
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDrama

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

At a crossroads in her career and personal life, a 30-year-old woman named He Mei Liang faces the challenge of starting over. Despite expecting to be thriving in her career, He Mei Liang unexpectedly loses her job in medical equipment sales due to her inability to assert herself. Feeling defeated, she decides to pursue a career in insurance sales, a field she once looked down upon. Determined to succeed, He Mei Liang partners with experienced insurance salesman You Zi Jie, who guides her through the ins and outs of the industry. Can Zi Jie assist He Mei Liang in rebuilding her life and career?

Recommendation: Diary of Sex and the City similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Diary of Sex and the City(熟女慾望日記)

2003Taiwan
City SettingFriendshipRomanceFemale Centered Plot

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features City Setting, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 33% similarity match.

Ai Lian, Ah Pan, Yang Nian, and Mei Qin have been friends for a long time, despite their unique personalities. They are able to share their secrets and have open conversations about various topics such as work, life, fashion, relationships, and more. This group of close friends is reminiscent of the American TV series "Sex in the City" [1998].

Recommendation: My Girlfriend similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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My Girlfriend(我不能恋爱的女朋友)

2019China
ComedyFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceSlow Burn RomanceChronic IllnessCurseDating ShowEmotionally Strong Male LeadInsomniaNarcolepsySlow RomanceYouth

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Love Hate Relationship, Romance, and Slow Burn Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

Ding Xiao Rou, a 17-year-old artist specializing in window design and dealing with narcolepsy, feels as though she is doomed to never experience true happiness because of a childhood misconception

Recommendation: Miss Rose similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Miss Rose(螺絲小姐要出嫁)

2012Taiwan
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipLove TriangleMale Chases Female FirstRich Male LeadSismance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 31% similarity match.

After a fortune teller predicted that Luo Si Yi would never marry, she made a bet to prove them wrong. She vowed to find a husband within a year or else pay the fortune teller a hefty sum. While preparing for her dates, she also found herself gearing up to assist her strict boss, Gao Cheng Kuan, who is known for his tough management style. Luo must navigate her love life while meeting the demands of her boss, or risk being single and in debt.

Recommendation: Hero Dog Season 2 similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Hero Dog Season 2(神犬小七第二季)

2016China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceAnimalDog

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The tale of the attractive lifeguard Bao Yu and Meng Mei, who owns the courageous dog named Xiao Qi, joining forces to assist small dogs in need.

Recommendation: Friends (2022) similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Friends (2022)(老友餐厅)

2022China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceFoodWeb Series

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The tale of six youths, each holding onto their aspirations, who coincidentally met at a dilapidated inn in Chengdu and collaborated to establish a personalized internet-famous eatery

Recommendation: A Herbalist Affair similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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A Herbalist Affair(情牽百子櫃)

2002Hong Kong
BusinessComedyRomanceDramaLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The story revolves around Cheung Yee Fai, a cautious and observant salesman, who is tasked with supervising Ng Sin Yu, his confident secretary. Unbeknownst to him, Sin Yu is actually the daughter of the company's owner. As they spend more time together, their relationship evolves into a doomed romance between a man of modest means and a wealthy woman. Meanwhile, Dr. Geung Sum Yu, a dedicated professional, rediscovers her compassion and emotions as she falls in love with Yee Fai.

Recommendation: Hidden Treasures (2004) similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Hidden Treasures (2004)(翻新大少)

2004Hong Kong
BusinessComedyRomanceDramaLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The series follows the story of Dai Siu Leung, played by Bobby Au Yeung, and the residents of Apliu Street in Hong Kong, known for their collection of valuable secondhand items referred to as "Hidden Treasures." Leung is a seller of electronic goods and also serves as the leader of the community. However, his leadership is challenged when a rival convinces the townspeople to elect him instead by spreading negative rumors about Leung. As a result, Leung faces financial difficulties and struggles to manage his electronics store, especially with his competitor opening a similar store right next to his.

Recommendation: Kiss and the City similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Kiss and the City(키스 앤 더 시티)

2010South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceBest Friends RelationshipMockumentary

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

This series revolves around four close friends: Park So Hyeon, a radio DJ; Shim Eun Jin, the CEO of a cosmetics company; Yoon Ji Min, a plastic surgeon; and Shin Joo Ah, who deals in imported cars. The narrative highlights the vibrant and dynamic experiences of these four women, employing a format reminiscent of a reality show or mockumentary. Throughout the episodes, viewers are presented with interviews featuring the characters.

Recommendation: Best Selling Secrets similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Best Selling Secrets(同事三分親)

2007Hong Kong
ComedyFriendshipRomanceFamilySitcom

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

This tale explores the humorous and intricate relationships within an office and a family, including rivalries, friendships, and romances. Wong Ka Lam vanishes to the United States, leaving her son and husband in Hong Kong. Tragically, her husband dies in a plane crash while searching for her, leading to her mother-in-law, Ng Han, taking custody of her son, Luk Chit. Eighteen years later, Wong Ka Lam returns to Hong Kong longing to reunite with her son. However, she faces strong opposition from her mother-in-law, who holds her responsible for her son's death and sees her as a bringer of misfortune. Determined to keep her grandson by her side, Ng Han does everything she can to keep Wong Ka Lam away from Luk Chit. Surprisingly, Luk Chit ends up befriending his estranged mother and even helps her secure a job at his advertising agency. As Wong Ka Lam navigates the challenges of office and family dynamics, she remains vigilant in watching over her son.

Recommendation: The Divination Gossip Club similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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The Divination Gossip Club(同居少女諸事卜)

2024Hong Kong
ComedyFriendshipRomanceMiniseriesRoommates' Relationship

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Sammy, a meticulous Virgo, crosses paths with Tracy, an untidy yet optimistic Aries. They share a living space with Iris, a sociable and adventurous Sagittarius who specializes in divination. Can Iris use her divination skills to resolve their conflicts? Will these three girls, each with unique relationship statuses, discover their perfect partners through fortune-telling? Love and life are unpredictable - the only way to navigate through them is by living through the experiences!

Recommendation: Haru Ranman similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Haru Ranman(春ランマン)

2002Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceDramaLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Akane, a youthful interior designer, opts to have a roommate in her spacious apartment to divide the rent. The new roommate happens to be Sota, a tour guide who is fluent in two languages and known for his charming ways. Initially hesitant, Akane's perception of Sota shifts as she becomes a part of his social circle, comprising of his two college friends and their partners.

Recommendation: Tokyo Love Collection similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Tokyo Love Collection(ラブ・コレ 東京Love Collection)

2006Japan
ComedyFriendshipRomanceLGBTQ+Miniseries

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

This is a humorous romance tale that follows three women in their twenties who are focused on their careers and relationships. The main focus is on Hara Ayaka, who develops feelings for her gay friend while being unaware of her roommate Natsuki being romantically pursued by their boss, Yamada.

Recommendation: Pretty ga Osugiru similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Pretty ga Osugiru(プリティが多すぎる)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyRomanceFashion IndustryMiniseries

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

Yoshitaka Niimi is employed in the editorial division of a prominent publishing firm and is known for his proficiency in his role. He receives an assignment from Chief Editor Ryuhei Kashiwazaki to join the team at the fashion magazine Pipin. Upon starting his first day at Pipin, he is taken aback by the unique atmosphere. The female employees exhibit unconventional behavior, and he is surprised by the striking presence of the fashion models.

Recommendation: Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018) similar to I Don't Want to Run Season 2
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Miyamoto Kara Kimi e (2018)(宮本から君へ)

2018Japan
BusinessComedyRomanceAdapted From A MangaDrama

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

The plot centers around Miyamoto, a fresh-faced businessman employed at a company that sells office supplies. Despite feeling frustrated by his perceived lack of importance, he continues to strive forward. This information is sourced from ANN and is based on the manga series "Miyamoto kara Kimi e" created by Hideki Arai.

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Money's Fool(マネーの馬鹿)

2021Japan
BusinessComedyFriendshipLifeMiniseries

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, and Friendship themes with a 30% similarity match.

A series of discussions focused on financial matters. In light of the emergence of negative interest rates, it is essential to strategize on how to grow your savings. Endlessly saving money is not a sustainable solution, especially with uncertainties around retirement funds and job security. In this challenging environment, everyone faces their unique financial circumstances. The narrative revolves around three youths grappling with personal financial challenges hindering their saving efforts.

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Nonstop Season 4(논스톱 4)

2003South Korea
ComedyFriendshipRomanceDramaSitcom

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 30% similarity match.

This marks the beginning of a new season of the Nonstop comedy series, which follows the daily experiences of college students residing in a campus dormitory.

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She Is Beautiful(她很漂亮)

2018China
BusinessComedyFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceBrother-Sister RelationshipDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadRich Male LeadRivalryWorkplace RomanceWorkplace Setting

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, Love Hate Relationship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Zhang Xiao Na is a dedicated employee at a digital production firm. She recently earned a promotion to head of the content department at the age of thirty and is viewed as a crucial member of the team. Xiao Na's strong work ethic stems from her facial birthmark, which has held her back in various aspects of her life, particularly in romance. Concerned about her lack of love life due to her work focus and the challenges posed by her birthmark, her brother, Lu Xiao Wei, enrolls her in a matchmaking service. It is at a singles event that she meets Chang Qing, who has just returned from the US and has been hired as a technical director at Xiao Na's company. Although they initially clash, Chang Qing and Zhang Xiao Na eventually find that they work well together and complement each other.

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My True Friend(我的真朋友)

2019China
BusinessFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceSlow Burn RomanceDramaFamilyFilmed AbroadFirst LoveFriends To LoversLifeLove TriangleRich Male LeadUnrequited Love

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, Love Hate Relationship, Romance, and Slow Burn Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Inexperienced in the real estate industry, Cheng Zhen Zhen is a passionate newcomer determined to excel in her career. She starts working at a local real estate firm called Love and Family as a junior agent. Zhen Zhen is partnered with another inexperienced agent, Shao Peng Cheng. Despite being the president's only child, Peng Cheng keeps his true identity hidden in order to prove himself within the company. Together, Zhen Zhen and Peng Cheng embark on a journey to achieve their goals in the real estate world. As they delve into the complexities of buying and selling homes, they discover the personal nature of the industry. Through experiencing the highs and lows of their clients' lives, as well as facing their own challenges, Zhen Zhen and Peng Cheng learn important lessons about life, love, and the pursuit of dreams.

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Be with You(好想和你在一起)

2020China
ComedyFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceSlow Burn RomanceBoss-Employee RelationshipCartoonist Female LeadCold Male LeadDramaFemale Chases Male FirstFirst LoveLifeMultiple CouplesStraightforward Female Lead

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Love Hate Relationship, Romance, and Slow Burn Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In the novel "I Really Want to Be with You" by Bei Qing, a young artist strategically approaches Ji Yan Xin, a distant and haughty professor. Qi Nian, a girl known for her candid nature, anticipates that engaging with Ji Yan Xin will spark her creativity and offer ideas for her comic storyline. Interestingly, Ji Yan Xin's younger brother, Ji Si Qi, ends up working as Qi Nian's assistant, playing a key role in the development of their relationship.

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Sweet Teeth(世界微尘里)

2021China
ComedyFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceSlow Burn RomanceNovel AdaptationDoctor-Patient RelationshipDramaMedicalMultiple CouplesNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger ManShy Male LeadSismance

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Love Hate Relationship, Romance, and Slow Burn Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Dentist Ai Jing Chu, a faculty member at Donghu University, is considered the most attractive man on campus. University librarian Zeng Li initially harbors a bias against him due to a small misunderstanding. Despite her attempts to avoid him when her mother insists she get braces, Zeng Li ultimately becomes his patient. Through their interactions, Zeng Li discovers that Ai Jing Chu is not only highly skilled but also caring, leading her to develop feelings for him. Zeng Li's close friends Ma Yi Yi and Wu Ying also experience changes in their lives because of Deng Hao Ran and Liu Yu Cheng respectively.

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Children's Hospital Pediatrician(儿科医生)

2017China
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceDoctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadDramaMedicalSlice Of LifeYouth

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

The story revolves around the romantic relationship between two doctors, Tang Yujia and Shen He, who are secretly married. Tang Yujia's father arranges a blind date for her with Yu Xi, putting pressure on their hidden love affair. Tang Yujia eventually musters the courage to reveal to her father that she is dating Shen He, but her father disapproves and demands they end their relationship. Despite facing challenges from their personal lives and families, Shen and Tang must navigate the obstacles to determine whether they will stay together or part ways in the end.

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Mackerel Falls in Love with Cat(鲅鱼恋上猫)

2024China
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceAnimal RepresentationEnemies To FriendsHotel SettingShort Length SeriesStrong Female LeadWeb Series

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

During the hotel inheritance ceremony, Wu Xiao Song had a fateful encounter with Chen Ying Zi, the person responsible for renovating the hotel. Chen Ying Zi quickly became the main target of criticism among the merchants in Liaohe Old Street. To secure ownership of the hotel, Wu Xiao Song had to swallow his pride and reach out to Chen Ying Zi. As Chen Ying Zi worked on the transformation project, she faced the challenge of gaining approval from the family. Despite initial conflicts, the two eventually formed a bond and even developed feelings for each other. When the renovation was complete, Chen Ying Zi chose to show compassion by implementing ancient building protection measures to save Wu Jia Hotel and earn the trust of the merchants.

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Tie the Knot(媽咪的男朋友)

2014Taiwan
BusinessComedyFriendshipRomanceDramaFamilyIndependent Female LeadMultiple MainsNice Male LeadOlder Woman-Younger Man

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

In life, things do not always go according to plan. Li Xiao Mei, a successful manager at a wedding consulting company, discovers she needs to undergo a procedure to remove her uterus. In order to fulfill her dream of having a child, Xiao Mei decides to use a sperm donor before the operation. Meanwhile, a wedding dress designer named Liu Zi Jun falls for Xiao Mei and competes for her affection against her new boss, Huang Shi Jia. Who will Xiao Mei ultimately choose to marry?

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Litter to Glitter(燃烧吧废柴)

2021China
ComedyFriendshipLove Hate RelationshipRomanceChasing A DreamComing Of AgeDramaFirst LoveInn SettingMultiple Couples

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, Love Hate Relationship, and Romance themes with a 29% similarity match.

Fang Tian Yi, the inn proprietor with a passion for filmmaking, along with Hu Yan Zu, a lesser-known actor, and Yuan Zhi Jie, a freelance screenwriter with a unique perspective, are three former college roommates who share a dream of creating movies and establishing an inn near a film set. They aim to build their own film fund by working on film crews to improve their skills. Nevertheless, they encounter challenges in running the inn and realizing their filmmaking aspirations. Additionally, Ye Xiao Xi, Fang Tian Zi, and Lin An Qi, residents of the inn, are also striving to achieve their dreams.

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Lotus Rain(蓮花雨)

2009China
BusinessFriendshipRomanceDramaMelodramaTime Skip

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Business, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

On December 20, 1999, China regained control of Macau. The members of the music group Lotus Rain - Qiao Zi Liang, Tong Jie, and Lan Yong Ren - all graduated from high school that same year. Tong Jie went to England for further studies, Qiao Zi Liang attended university in Guangzhou, and Yong Ren enrolled in a police academy in Macau. When Tong Jie returned to Macau four years later, he was surprised to learn that Yong Ren had switched careers from a police officer to a bartender. Zi Liang reconnected with classmates from Macau and Guangzhou, including Tong Zhen and Xiao Yao. Tong Jie's twin sister, Tong Zhen, and Xiao Yao both developed feelings for Zi Liang without realizing they were both interested in the same person. Yan Ming Ming, the daughter of Hong Kong's Yan Enterprises, visited Macau and purchased a significant amount of property owned by Tong Shan He. Tong Shan He arranged for his son, Tong Jie, to interact with the Yan family, only to discover that Yan Tian, the head of Yan Enterprises, had a longstanding feud with him from 20 years ago. Tong Shan He realized that Yan Tian's real motive for buying property in Macau was to seek revenge against him.

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We Get Married(咱们结婚吧)

2013China
ComedyFriendshipRomanceDramaFamilyLife

Like I Don't Want to Run Season 2, this drama also features Comedy, Friendship, and Romance themes with a 27% similarity match.

The narrative follows Yang Tao, a 30-year-old who is opposed to the idea of marriage. Guo Ran, a civil servant, shares the same sentiment towards marriage. Initially, the two clash due to a misunderstanding but eventually their bond strengthens. Despite their growing relationship, their parents disapprove of each other, posing a significant challenge. Can their love triumph over this obstacle?